Thursday, October 21, 2010

WW - Crock Pot Chicken Taco Chili

First off, thanks so much for your encouraging words! You are the best!! I wasn't sure about posting my photos - but I am glad I did! You gave me the courage to continue on my quest to staying healthy!! xoxo

As I post often about my baking experiments, I decided to try to, at least once a week, do a WW or light recipe and post about it. I hope you don't mind!!

One of my favorite sites for light WW recipes is skinnytaste.com - all kinds of delicious recipes and beautiful photos too!

For my first WW recipe post, decided to try out a crock-pot recipe. I am not a big fan of crock pot recipes (I often find the chicken is a bit too cooked/dry to my taste!), but this chili was AMAZING!! We LOVED it!!! :)
Here's the link: skinnytaste

Combine beans, onion, chili peppers, corn, tomato sauce, cumin, chili powder and taco seasoning in a slow cooker. Place chicken on top and cover. Cook on low for 10 hours or on high for 6 hours. Half hour before serving, remove chicken and shred. Return chicken to slow cooker and stir in. Top with fresh cilantro. Also try it with low fat cheese and sour cream (extra points).

I just happened to stumble upon this, and I am SO glad I did. I used a few skinless chicken thighs and it turned out great. The flavor was amazing. My boyfriend and I heated up the leftovers in the oven with sharp cheddar and used it as a dip. Thanks for posting such a fantastic recipe!

This may be a stupid question, but I still consider myself new to the crock pot cooking. Should I cook the chicken before I put it in the crock pot, or no? Right now I have frozen chicken breasts? Do I just put them in frozen or should I cook them first? Thanks!

You don't need to cook the chicken before - just put it right in the crock pot! Not sure about the frozen chicken though - guess it would need to be cooked longer if it's frozen - never tried before! Hope you enjoy!

Found this via pinterest looks amazing. I may have to make this. RE:the questions on using frozen meat. don't because it will not be at a safe cooking temp or in other words it will be at an unsafe cooking temp for too long. For other great crocking recipes I love the crockpot365.blogspot.com/ (not my blog just a wonderful place for crock inspiration)

Can't wait to try. The size of crockpot is crucial to a slow cooked meal's success. They are meant to be 3/4-full, otherwise the food cooks too fast. Usually soups, ribs, roasts, etc are for the large 5-6 qt. standard dinner meals are usually best in 3-4qt cookers. I also find keeping the meat covered by the other ingredients prevents it from drying out. So, I will probably swap and put the chicken on the bottom. Might be a little bit more difficult to pull it out to shred, but I can't stand dry chicken and am not sure I want to risk it:) sounds yummy!

Saw this on Pintrest, made it today in my 4 quart crockpot. It fit, but it was full. I used a small can of chili peppers, and only 1 packet of taco seasoning, no other spices. It was warm, but not too spicy. It was ready in 5 hours, I cooked it on HIGH. Everyone loves it. I made a crustless pumkin pie for desert. Thanks for the recipe!

I tried this recipe today and I am a HUGE fan of its simplicity and great taste! In about 12 minutes this morning, I just poured and stirred everything into the pot and left for work. I got home to some wonderfully warm smells and just in time to shred the chicken. So easy! Thanks for sharing!

Oh I wish the bit about draining and rinsing the beans was in the post instead of just the comments. This is almost overflowing out of my crockpot, and I left out the 8oz can of tomato sauce and chicken (I have cooked shredded chicken I'll add after). I didn't add as much corn as I would have liked. There would've been more room if I drain the beans. Hope it doesn't ruin it.

Great recipe, very filling! I just made this in a sauce pan on my stove in about 15 minutes (not good at planning ahead) with a shredded rotisserie chicken from the grocery store deli. Delicious and quick! Thank you for sharing!

The pictures of the chili are beautiful and this recipe was very easy to follow. However,I thought it was kind of bland. I was left wanting something more. If I ever make this again, I will be sure to have some cheddar cheese and sour cream close by.

I make something really similar but just take 2 chicken breasts, 1 cup black beans, 1 cup corn, 1 can salsa, and a little cumin. Sometimes I sneak in a chopped zucchini for extra veggies. It's a favorite!

I am sorry but this was horrible. The pics are beautiful and I am new to the crock pot so maybe I did something wrong. IMO it would have been much better had I done it on the stove top in a pot like I do everything else. Everything seemed WAY overcooked. It was a waste of my $3.99/lb free range chicken as well as my time. Yuc.

Delicious! Those of you who are complaining about it being overcooked or bland are not following the recipe. I followed it exactly (I used 3 - 10 oz cans of Ro-tel). I couldn't believe how spicy it was! My boyfriend loves Spicy and he had about 4 bowls! It wasn't too spicy, it was perfect spicy :) Great recipe! Thank you!

Found this on pinterest. Came out delicious. Was a bit bland (even following recipe exactly). Added garlic, more chili peppers, and a bit more cumen and taco seasoning. Going to put this over quinoa but I'm sure rice would work to. Thanks for sharing!

For those of you complaining about the lack of spice/flavor, everyone's tastes are different! It's a lot easier for the people who like things spicy than to have too much. I personally like things really spicy, so I used diced tomatoes with jalapenos instead. And I will adjust the chili powder and maybe some other spices to taste once the chicken is cooked through if I feel it's lacking something. It's in the crockpot right now, and based on the ingredients, I am sure I will love it! Recipe spices are meant to be tweaked. I just like having a foundation for something healthy that sounds wonderful. I'm looking forward to dinner tonight. Thanks for sharing!

Made this twice in 2 weeks after finding on pinterest, it is so yummy! I would like to point out though that when I plugged this into the weight watchers recipe builder it was 7 points plus points per cup. Still not bad though for as easy and delicious it is!

I didn't drain the beans, used frozen corn, & it was still delish! We sprinkled oyster crackers & shredded cheese on top. So pretty! My picky 8 year old who only likes spicy LOVED it & wanted it for breakfast! You've got a real winner with this one dahling! Love-it!

My husband won a chili cook-off last night with this recipe--Judge's Favorite! He replaced the cumin with 1 1/2 tsp of crushed red pepper and also add about a cup of water. He recently broke his ankle, but still wanted to participate in the contest, so I went looking for crock pot "throw it all in" recipes. Thanks for the this!

Thank you!!! My family and I LOVE this recipe! Since I found it on pinterest I have made it about 5 times now. Its so easy to just throw everything in the crock pot and it comes out perfect everytime. I have some in the crock pot right now for dinner tonight ;)

This is really delicious and has become a favorite in my house. We crush fritos over the top and I also provide sour cream and shredded cheddar for those that want to add it. I use boneless skinless thighs. Probably not a low cal dish after I'm done with it though....

I just made this today...it was delicious. I didn't drain my beans because I didn't see that in the comments until after I started, but it turned out great. I understand the blandness and I think it's because the lack of added salt...obviously you have to keep in mind that it's a WW recipe. I added some sea salt to curb the blandness and it was perfect.

It's in the crock pot right now! I used a little extra of everything, and I put in about 1/3 of a package of chili seasoning along with the taco seasoning so we'll see how it turns out. Smells awesome!!!

This was very yummy but too spicy for my family as is. To doctor...I used half the amount of chili powder. I added two tablespoons of peanut butter. After I shredded the chicken I removed half of the chili from the crock pot. I then added a can of Cambell's tomato soup to what was left in the crock pot . It was a huge hit and I will definitely make it again.

Found this via pinterest and am eating it as I type! Thanks so much, it was easy enough for me to make (I have never made a crock pot meal) and so easy to fit into my schedule since I have all night classes I can make it before I go to work and this great meal was ready for me when I got done with class. Thanks!

I found this on Pinterest and came here to look at it myself :) Cooked it last week and we loved it! Also the fact that it can be served and eaten different ways! Here's a link to a post I did this afternoon showcasing it and your blog. Blessings!

Smells great! I used onion soup mix instead of onion, since I use that in my usual chili (Mr. Food Bread Bowl Chili). Have left out cumin and chili powder for now, usually put those in at the end, and I want to check salt content once chicken is fully cooked. Left out the corn and the diced tomatoes, and subbed in crushed tomatoes. I'm sure it will be great! Thanks!

Made this for friends and it was AWESOME!! Swapped the chicken breasts for chicken legs, (seasoned, boiled, and removed fat and bones). Also didn't do it in the crock pot, but it turned out so good!! Topped it with sour cream, lettuce, cheese and salsa. The entire pot was DEMOLISHED. Excellent recipe.

I'm going to try this! I understand about "too dry" crock-pot chicken. I've found a less expensive and moister solution to that problem: use boneless, skinless, chicken thighs. I don't even like dark-meat chicken, but in the crock-pot it works!

This is a really great recipe. I saw this on Pinterest yesterday and made it last night. I already had cooked chicken in my freezer, though, so I defrosted it and added all ingredients to a 6-qt pot. I brought it to a low boil, then let it simmer for about an hour. We served it with cheese on the top and tortilla chips. This one is worthy of making a recipe card! Thanks.

This was honestly one of the best things I have EVER cooked! :) I found this post on Pinterest as well, but added my own kind of personality to it and my husband told me it was the BEST thing I had ever cooked. I also cooked it on my stove-top, as I do not have a slow cooker, and it turned out to be just as good, I'm sure. :) Highly recommended.

Found this on Pinterest, awesome! Made is yesterday, was a little wetter than your picture, but soooooo yummy! Grilled some Hatch chilis the night before last, sweated them out, peeled and chopped then put into the Chicken Chili. I think next time I'll try using hominy rather than corn. Soooooo good! Thanks!

THIS. IS. AMAZING. It was absolutely delicious, and everyone that has tried it since has agreed. I didn't do the cilantro or chilies, and I used regular diced tomatoes instead of ones with chilies, and I threw in an extra can of tomato sauce.....it was amazing. Thanks for this awesome recipe! I might actually start cooking this instead of my regular fat fat fatty chili, and THAT is saying something!!!!

We are on my way to the grocery store to get the ingredients. Looks yummy. I will keep you posted. Saturday is Girls New Recipe Day in our kitchen. New tradition starting today. My weight at age 52 is 260 lbs...I'm 5'4". My beautiful girls are 16, 14, and 12. I need to set a better example for them. Thank you for the incentive to kick start my healthy eating.

I am really looking forward to making this, but did you have any problems with the canned beans and corn turning to mush after cooking so long in a crock-pot? I'm trying to figure out if it will be better to add them into the pot later or right from the start.

I hope this turns out well. I am putting it together at 10:30 pm for my morning MOPS (Mothers Of PreSchoolers) meeting. That is as long as my brother doesn't devour it for breakfast. I pretty much followed the recipe, except for some added cayenne pepper.

This was an awesome dish! I love using my slow cooker and this was sure an easy one! I used 1 and half packs of chili seasoning in replace of the chili powder. We also served ours on soft taco's with lettuce, sour cream and lime! Yummy! Thanks for sharing the recipe! :)

I made this today. I didn't have plain tomato sauce so I used vodka sauce and i used more chicken so i thought it need more of a liquid base so I added a beer.also, I used stewed tomatos with onion. Turned out very good. The chicken was a tad dry. I cooked from frozen @10:00 -3:00 on high, then on low until about 5:00. Next time I'll cook it on low the whole time. The whole family loved it though. We also do not like kidney beans so I doubled up on the black beans. If you like really spicy food you would want to add more of your spices. It's just got a pinch of a kick which was perfect for me and my family. I will make this again! Fast, cheap, easy! And leftovers for another meal!

Made this for dinner tonight. I followed the recipe exactly although I did not rinse the beans. My husband LOVED it!! Used two cans of rotel and did not think it was too spicy at all! Will definitely be making this again very soon!

This was great - nice and spicy. I made the mistake of using a whole package of Trader Joe's taco seasoning, and the sodium was through the roof! Next time I will make low-sodium adjustments, but hubby loved it!

I made this on Saturday and loved it! I gave some to my daughter and she loved it so much that she took a bowl home. I even froze some so I can have a bowl on a real cold night when i'm too cold and lazy to cook Thanks for the recipe :0)

I made this earlier last week, and it was an absolute hit with my family! I just made it this afternoon for tomorrow's dinner. My family ate it for lunch and dinner for days after. It is an AMAZING recipe. I recommend it to ANYONE.

Hi. My friend just told me about your blog and also "Cooking With Mr.C." on Facebook, also a blog. I just "Liked" his Facebook page and came to your site. Very nice ! I love when people share blogs with each other. Denise

In the crockpot right now! Didn't have taco seasoning so I added paprika, garlic powder and oregano. Also didn't have frozen corn only canned. No chilis so I added a bit of salsa. Frozen chicken breasts too. lol Hope it still turns out yummy.

I make this all the time. I'm not even on a diet it's just a really good easy recipe that we all really like (even the little ones). Its also super easy to modify with whatever beans/tomato product you have on hand. :)

I made this and it was absolutelyyyyyyy delicious. i just started a blog where i post the different recipes that i try. If you don’t mind, i would love to post this on my blog. i will use the pictures that i took myself and credit you for the recipe. i will even send you a link when i’m done :-)

I made this last night! It was very yummy and the hubby loved it! I am taking a course on Thursday evenings, so this was a perfect thing to throw in the crockpot, forget about, and eat like a queen later! Thanks for sharing!

I feel the same way about chicken in the crock pot so I put my meat thermometer in the biggest chicken breast and only cook until it gets to 165 degrees. My thermometer beeps when it is at temp so I just turn off the crock pot then. I feel it still gets the slow cook flavor but doesn't dry out.Hope you try and it works for you too!Sarah

Delicious !!!! i added 1 can of Guinness Beer and chick peas,half the beans i drained and rinsed the rest just poured in... also did it on top of the stove... topped with cheddar and monterey jack cheese and sour cream.